Why One Drop Isn’t Always Enough
When planning network cabling, many businesses try to keep costs down by running a single Cat6 drop to each workstation. It works at first — until phones, additional PCs, or new devices need connectivity. Suddenly, you’re out of ports, pulling new cable, and paying for another service call.
At Digital Systems Integration (DSI), we recommend running dual Cat6 drops during initial installation. The cost difference is small, but the payoff over time is huge.
The Benefits of Dual Drops
- Separate Voice & Data: VoIP phones get their own line, avoiding call quality issues.
- Future-Proofing: When staff add another PC, printer, or device, the second drop is ready to go.
- Redundancy: If one cable fails, the second drop keeps you online.
- Flexibility: Dual drops support growth without extra construction or downtime.
Real-World Example
A retail shop in Viera needed connectivity for POS stations, VoIP phones, and security cameras. By running dual Cat6 drops at each workstation, the business avoided costly retrofits when new systems were added. What would have been another $1,000+ in labor later cost just a fraction upfront.
The Cost Factor
Yes, two cables cost more than one — but the difference is minor compared to rolling trucks and re-opening walls later. For most small businesses, adding dual drops increases installation cost by less than 15% while delivering years of flexibility.
The DSI Advantage
As a licensed low-voltage contractor serving Melbourne, Palm Bay, Cocoa, and Titusville for nearly 30 years, DSI designs cabling systems that are:
- Neatly installed and labeled
- Grounded and tested
- Sized for today and tomorrow
We don’t just pull cable — we help you avoid future headaches.
📞 Planning new cabling or an office build-out? Call (321) 676-9074 or visit getdsi.com.
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